Though summer is winding down, Wolf Trap won’t be quiet for long, as The Barns prepares to kick off a new season later this fall.

Actor and singer Matthew Morrison, best known for his role as Will Schuester on the polarizing teen show “Glee,” and tributes to icons like the Beatles and Joni Mitchell will be among the highlights of The Barns at Wolf Trap’s 2026-2027 season, announced yesterday (Tuesday) by the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts.


Fans of Weird Brothers Coffee can now enjoy its signature drinks, snacks and merchandise in the Town of Vienna.

The Herndon-based coffee roaster opened the doors of its first franchise location at 106 Lawyers Road in the Windover Square shopping strip on Monday (Aug. 10), inviting a new community to share its “weird and wonderful vibes.”


Good Tuesday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Aug 11, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Wednesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.

🌤️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect partly sunny skies with temperatures reaching a high of 87°F and a northwest wind blowing at 5 to 7 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m., temperatures dropping to around 70°F, and light, variable winds. The chance of rain is 20%. See more from Weather.gov.

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.

Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.


A longtime favorite with local foodies will return this month.

Fairfax City Restaurant Week is running Aug. 20-30, with 21 local restaurants putting a spotlight on the signature dishes that best represent their establishment.


A McLean native is working to make a theatrical name for himself in Minnesota’s Twin Cities.

Jeffrey Nolan is a member of the 2026-27 acting cohort of the Minneapolis-based Children’s Theatre Company. The troupe in 2003 won the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, becoming the first and, to date, only theater focused on younger audiences to receive the honor.


Good Monday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Aug 10, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Tuesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.

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⛈️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny weather with a high near 90, and a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, especially after 5 PM. Rainfall could range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, with heavier amounts in thunderstorms. Overnight, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 1 AM, decreasing to a chance of showers by early morning. The low will be around 70, with mostly cloudy skies and a southwest wind shifting to northwest at 6 mph. Precipitation chances are 70%, with similar rainfall amounts. See more from Weather.gov.

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.

Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.


Fast-casual Chinese American restaurant Panda Express has opened its latest location in Herndon with a ribbon cutting Monday (Aug. 10).

The new drive-thru location at 598 Elden Street had a ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m. Monday. The restaurant also provided a $1,000 check donation to Reston-based nonprofit Cornerstones and free T-shirts for the first 88 customers in line at the grand opening.


Good Friday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Aug 7, 2026.

Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.

  • Reston penthouse breaks Virginia’s record for a condo sale price with $10.9M deal (13959 views)
  • What Fairfax County voters need to know for the dual congressional primaries Tuesday (9259 views)
  • New seven-story senior living community opens in Fairfax City (8066 views)
  • New Orleans-style beignet and coffee shop to hold grand opening in Herndon (6144 views)
  • Here’s what you can buy tax-free during Virginia’s sales tax holiday this weekend (6042 views)
  • Pressure grows on Fairfax County to deny substation for data center in Lincolnia (3743 views)
  • First locally acquired dengue infection investigated by Fairfax, other health departments (3247 views)
  • JUST IN: Child on bicycle struck in Reston hit-and-run (4369 views)
  • Lake Fairfax Business Park rezoning for residential development heads to county review this fall (3164 views)
  • Reston Town Center’s Rocktoberfest to return for second year with Vertical Horizon as headliner (2722 views)
  • Hot N Juicy Crawfish seeks to open second Va. outpost in Centreville (2237 views)
  • Fairfax City Council split over housing plan for Chain Bridge Road office parcel (2118 views)
  • Founding Farmers plans on-site distilleries for Reston and Tysons restaurants (1909 views)
  • 📅 Upcoming events

    Here is what’s going on Saturday throughout the county, from our event calendar.

    Here are the events planned for Sunday:

    ⛈️ Saturday’s forecast

    Expect a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, with showers likely and possible thunderstorms after 5pm. The high will be around 90°F, with increasing clouds and a southwest wind at 5 to 8 mph. There’s a 60% chance of rain, with less than a tenth of an inch expected, except heavier amounts in thunderstorms. Saturday night will likely see showers and thunderstorms mostly before 8pm, becoming partly cloudy with a low near 73°F. Winds will be southwest at 6 mph, becoming calm in the evening, and there’s a 60% chance of rain with similar precipitation amounts. See more from Weather.gov.

    🌅 Tonight’s sunset

    The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.

    We hope you have a great weekend! Feel free to discuss the most-read stories of the week, the upcoming weekend events or anything else of local interest in the comments. 👋


    An immersive experience for toddler to elementary school age fans of the hit Disney show “Bluey” is one of several new attractions for families opening at Tysons Corner Center starting in September.

    The children’s play store CAMP will open its latest themed experience, “Bluey x Camp: Bluey’s House” for kids ages 2 to 10 on Friday, Sept. 4, with a grand opening party to follow the next day. The 50-minute-long experience features a 5,000 square foot recreation of the cartoon dog’s home, where kids can play games from the show, such as “Keepy Uppy” or “Grannies.”


    Saudi-style coffee shop Shotted is continuing its expansion across the D.C. area with the opening of its first drive-thru location in West Falls Church.

    The coffee shop had a soft opening last week at the Shops at West Falls Church (7393 Route 29). It was formerly home to Compass Coffee, which closed the location after filing for bankruptcy in January.


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